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Plotting Data Tables
Students make a table and plot their data on a graph. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph piecewise functions using the given equations along with the restricted domain. They calculate the rate of change.
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Is the Hudson River Too Salty to Drink?
Students explore reasons for varied salinity in bodies of water. In this geographical inquiry lesson plan, students use a variety of visual and written information including maps, data tables, and graphs, to form a hypothesis as to why...
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Word Problems
Students solve word problems using mathematical symbols. For this algebra lesson, students collect data and analyze it. They analyze the data using a table or graph after plotting the data.
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Slope, Intercepts, and Graphing a Line
In this intercepts and slope worksheet, learners find the slope and/or the x and y-intercepts in fifty-three problems. Students also graph lines using the x and y-intercepts.
Illustrative Mathematics
Invertible or Not?
What determines whether a function has an inverse? Learners investigate that criteria when they examine values in a partially completed input-output table for two different functions. The task is to complete the table so that one of the...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Introduction to Trigonometric Functions
Scholars first learn the definitions of the sine ratio, the cosine ratio, and the tangent ratio. After mastering these definitions, they use the new information to solve triangles.
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Equations as Relations
For this equations as relations worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 9 different problems that include determining various ordered pairs. First, they determine the ordered pairs that are solutions to each equation. Then, students...
University of North Texas
Math Exam 1 Review
Perfect as a review guide, this worksheet provides a range of questions focusing on functions. Topics include composing functions, transformations, domains, and polynomials. Also included are corresponding worksheets focusing on other...
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Get a Half-life!
Students explore decay functions and the half-life of a substance. Through an M&M activity with calculators, students collect and graph data. They determine the linear, quadratic and exponential functions of the graph. Students...
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Introduction To Functions
Students define a functions and solve problems using functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students differentiate functions from non-functions. They differentiate between polynomials of higher degrees.
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Algebra- Cell Phone Plans
Students analyze graphs to compare cell phone plans. In this algebra lesson, students work together to analyze phone plans and report the best phone plan. Students develop tables and graphs.
Virginia Department of Education
Transformation Investigation
Graph it! Investigate transformations with a graphing calculator. Pupils graph sets of linear functions on the same set of axes. They determine how changes in the equation of a linear function result in changes in the graph.
Virginia Department of Education
Factoring for Zeros
Relate factors to zeros and x-intercepts. Scholars first graph quadratics in both standard and factored forms to see that they are the same. They go on to use the graphs to see the relationship between factors and x-intercepts.
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Triangles Inscribed in a Circle
Are you tired of answers without understanding? Learners can give a correct response, but do they really understand the concept? Have young mathematicians think deeper about linear functions, angles, and formulas in algebra....
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Families of Functions
Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...
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Comparing Linear and Exponential Functions
Teach your class how to differentiate between linear and exponential functions. They use exponential properties to solve problems, graph them using the TI-Navigator, and make comparisons.
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EXCEL It!
Young scholars surf the Web gathering information about graphs. The data collected is incorporated into an Excel spreadsheet and graphs of varying nature generated to further enhance student understanding.
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Writing Equations from a Table
Learners graph and evaluate equations. In this algebra lesson, students are given pairs of coordinates and asked to write an equation representing the values. They are also given values to plug in to their equations and evaluate.
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Senior Analysis
In this senior analysis worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they graph each function completely. Then, students label the axes and show a table for each. They also determine if the graph is a...
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Get a Half Life!: Student Worksheet
Upper elementary or middle schoolers will explore non-linear functions, graphing, and the curve of best fit through real-life data collection and trial analysis. They explore the concept of half-life and radioactive decay using M&Ms,...
Ohio Department of Education
I Can Do This! Systems of Equations
Use tables, graphs, and substitution to solve systems of linear equations. An envelope of sample problems is passed around the classroom, and each learner has the opportunity to solve the system in the envelope. This is a great way to...
Virginia Department of Education
Matching Representations
Pupils explore the many representations of linear functions by completing a matching activity to connect the multiple representations of a function. They then reinforce the connection as individuals create the different representations...
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Another Way of Factoring
Focusing on this algebra lesson, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...
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Model Air Plane Acrobatics
Your young airplane enthusiasts will enjoy this collaborative task of graphing an airplane's distance from the ground as it flies in a perfect circle. They will discover that they have graphed a sinusoidal function that comes from the...